Younger Aircraft Becoming Part-Out Candidates

Credit: Nigel Howarth
The retirement age of commercial aircraft is decreasing as the global fleet renews, which is causing teardowns at younger ages. Factors contributing to early retirement include higher fuel prices that make older aircraft more expensive to operate, financing that is easier to obtain for new aircraft...

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